Why is "I didn't know it was wrong" not a suitable defense?
Ignorance is not an excuse to break the law!
Criminal Trial: This is where the attorneys ask potential jurors questions to decide who to dismiss from the jury for trial.
voir dire
If you were arrested and charged with felony stealing but your attorney convinces the judge to let you plead guilty to a misdemeanor instead, what happened?
Plea bargain
If you claim you were defending yourself as a reason to justify a criminal act, what TYPE of defense is this?
Substantive
Why can a 5 year old not be charged with a crime?
Cannot have intent - do not have capacity at that age
If you forgot to return someone's shoes, can you be charged with stealing/larceny?
No - not if it was not done intentionally (no intent)
What are the types of crimes that involved money and not violence often referred to as?
White collar crimes
Name the crime described: Kevin says he is collecting money for the March of Dimes, but it's really not.
False pretenses
If you got drunk and crashed your car into a house, can you use "intoxication" as an excuse for intent?
No - you were willingly intoxicated
Criminal trial: What is the part where you plead guilty or not guilty called?
Arraignment
Name the crime described: Emma burns down the school after getting a bad grade.
Arson
Name the crime described: Mario and Luigi make a plan to break into Mrs. Skinner's house to steal her car Saturday.
Conspiracy
Criminal trial: When an attorney questions the witness that the other side called to the stand to ask clarifying questions.
Cross examination
Name the crime described: Lori sneaks into the Harps store after hours and takes all the Little Debbie cakes.
Burglary
Criminal trial: When an attorney recaps the trial at the end and asks the jury to rule in their favor.
Closing statement
Name the crime: The school secretary starts putting cash money for lunches in her purse to use for her personal use. (not larceny!)
Embezzlement
If you were drugged and crashed your car into a house, can you use "intoxication" as an excuse for intent?
Yes - you did not deliberately give up capacity and did not have intent
Name the crime described: A hacker threatens Mercy Hospital and shuts down systems unless they pay a ransom.
Extortion
Criminal trial: When an attorney calls the witness to the robbery to the stand and asks them questions.
Direct examination
Think: At the end of the trial, 9 of the 10 jurors believe Randy is guilty. What is the result?
Hung jury (mistrial)
Name the crime described: Karla buys an Apple Watch from a known "bad kid" for $10, brand new in the box.
Receiving stolen property
Criminal trial: What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial for a guilty verdict?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Name the crime described: Leon walks past an elderly lady at Walmart and pickpockets her wallet from her purse.
Larceny
Criminal trial: While waiting to go to trial, you may be able to stay home if you pay this:
Bail money
Name the three elements of a crime
Duty, Violation of Duty, Criminal Intent
Name the crime described: Mr. Smith offers $5000 to Mrs. Skinner if she will give his daughter FBLA President position.
Bribery
If you claim the police assaulted you and forced you to admit to a crime, what TYPE of defense is this?
Procedural
Name the crime described: Lori sneaks into the Harps store after hours, runs into a manager, threatens him with a bat, and takes all the Little Debbie cakes.
Robbery
Criminal Trial: This part of a trial happens after you enter a plea to determine if there is enough evidence to go to trial.
Preliminary hearing
Being charged for a crime that you did not commit but because of your role (parent, employer, etc.) is referred to as ____ liability.
Vicarious
Name the crime described: Colton signs Mrs. Kramer's name to a legal document without her permission.
Forgery
Criminal trial: What are pictures of footprints or a threatening letter that are used to court for a case called?
Evidence
How does this case header show it is a criminal case? -- ST V MARTY MCFLY
State (represents the people)
Criminal trial: When the attorney stands up at the beginning and gives a speech about what he is going to prove.
Opening Statement
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